Each week Liam Cowley + Jim @ The Gym bring you a dose of highly caffeinated Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle advice.
We are back! and while I have been away quite a bit has gone on to say the least! Here I outline why routine is so important when it comes to working from home and not just surviving the lockdown but thriving in it as well! Here is the link to the Facebook group I mentioned in the episode, feel free to get involved as there are plenty of people to help you! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1456879444473890/ Also ensure you check out my website as I will be publishing loads of new articles, videos and content! https://liamcowley.com/2020/02/26/the-not-so-sexy-truths-of-dieting/ Have a great day!
This time I’m joined by Alex again as last time was so good! We go into a number of topics but think you will take a lot from this!
This is a solo show off the back of my recent trip to the US, if you frequently travel for work or have a ton of holidays then these tips could help you!
In this episode i'm joined by my brother Scott Cowley! we cover a number of topics with a focus on injury prevention, corrective exercises and what you can do in the gym for full performance and longevity. We also cover 'Text Neck' ever heard of it? yer me neither! Let me know what you think!
This time I am joined by Lauren Bradshaw ( @lolbfit on insta ) and we go into a few social media realities that are rarely talked about and why a break from a lot of social media can do wonders for you! We also get into the difference between width and depth with regards to helping people and also a few feelings on her being pushed into her first weightlifting comp by her coach! Let me know if you enjoy this and ill keep them coming!
In this episode I am joined by Alex Lenkowski who is a fellow team mate, Pro-Fit Educator and apparently pretty damn good at kicking an American football! We cover a number of topics such as why you really need to conquer that box jump, language, why educating clients is better than just telling them what to do and a number of others! Give Alex a follow on Instagram- Alex_lenkowski_Performance Let us know what you think!
In this episode Liam goes into what its actually like to lead a heathy life, what people need to stop putting up with as well as learning ways to build confidence in doing what you set out to do!
This time we go into how meal plans aren't the most sustainable approach to Nutriton, the role of emotions and stress have on your result and what you can actually do to move towards your result.
In this episode we go into how many people simply don't believe they can get a result and the implications this can have, we also take an unexpected turn towards visualisation and discuss how both me and Jim have used it in the past with good success! Thank you for listening!
In this episode we discuss how the fitness industry may be the issue with the fitness industry, a question posed to us by a fellow trainer! We also discuss how auditing your social media and circle of friends/colleagues can be very beneficial!
In this episode we go into all things fear, how it is holding you back and what you can do about it. Also we cant let the This Morning program slide, here our comments in the episode!
In this episode we share our thoughts on Cancer Research's plans to limit or even ban 'Junk Food' and the possible implications of this, as well as our opinion on a 'top down' approach to public health and how we feel there needs to be more emphasis on personal responsibility.
Jim is ill so we weren’t going to record but I had some strong coffee and decided to do a solo show! I go into what I have learnt this week, spanning from dietary strategies, gut health and a few personal experiences! Let me know what you think
In this episode me and Jim go into answering client questions such as; 1. How do we handle the mental health of our clients on a health journey? 2. The pros + cons of online training especially for an ageing population with limited income. 3. If we could 'Dis-invent' one word or thing from the fitness industry what would it be ? (the last one is really good!) As always let us know what you think and fire any questions our way!
This time we go into the controversial topic of the recent Obesity causes cancer campaign and break down how we think its message was meant to be received, discuss the rationale around fat shaming and Liams quite libertarian views on people getting unhealthy and over weight!
This time me and Jim go into the mindset of what can be holding you back, and how it is 100% your fault you are in the position you are, with practical tips to go away with at the end!
In this episode we go into how the language we use can be detrimental and what you can do about it!
This topic is a very important one, health is one of the most important factors in life so in this episode we break down what it actually means and more importantly where it has been skewed!
Jim takes the lead with going in on habits and why they are SO DAMN IMPORTANT!
In this episode we dive into tribalism and how you are already in many tribes you may not realise, as well as the addictions you have but just dont know!
In this episode we drill into what is a calorie deficit, why its important and a few ways you can implement it into your own nutrition!
We got a question about body types so we go into that plus other things to avoid when embarking on a health and fitness goal!
In this episode we go into all things mental health and describe how you the individual can help yourself or even someone you think may be struggling.
In this episode we go into how people are becoming lazy coaches, why assessments NEED to be part of your health and fitness regime and understanding the process of getting a client (or yourself) from A to B. The question of the week this week is: What can you do today that will improve your nutrition? Get in touch with your answers and we will help however we can!
In this episode we have the long awaited Dave on and we go into all things coaching and mindset. Dave is a long time colleague, friend and all very wise man so you don’t want to miss this!
Here we cover a multitude of topics including pushing your comfort zones, living the high life on social media and why people feel the need to bring you down!
This episode title was brought to you by Jim of course! In this we discuss taking responsibility, how to build confidence in your own ability and taking responsibly for your failures.
In this episode I teach Jim the word Gamification! We discuss obesity and possible mental health implications and also go off on many a tangent!
This one is all about correcting mistake before you even make them! Let us know what you think!
In this episode we discuss the pros + cons of competition both with yourself and others. The importance of downtime and how to identify the gaps in your life!
In this episode we discuss long term nutrition strategy and how to get back on track should you think 'F**k It'! How to address emotional eating and when to get tough on yourself! Let us know what you think and stand by for some awesome guests!
In this episode Me and Jim go in on Fat Acceptance and the implications down the line, being 'fat and fit', why people spreading absolutes may not be the best people to listen to (It Depends ;p) and how to identify what is really important to you, why you get mad at things and what you can do about it!
In this episode we go in on listener questions, we have batched the questions as follows; Training- HIIT + when to increase weights in the gym Nutrition- The best fat burning foods..... + eating for your DNA type Coaching- Stress and it's impact + Responsibility vs cost + systems over macro plans demand. As always let us know if you have any feedback or further questions. Like, Share and push this podcast on social we would really appreciate it!
In this episode we go deep on how social media can be used in the wrong way, how to avoid pitfalls and why everyone doesn't expect you to have abs! We also then change gears into why you shouldn't cave into societal pressures and 'settle' for less than happy! Slightly longer one this time but bear with us there are some gems!
This is an episode I particularly enjoyed recording! Sarah is one of the most perceptive people I know and an excellent coach who has worked with both me and Jim in the past. There were at least three times in this episode Sarah blew mine and Jim's mind! We cover; -Changing the stories we tell ourselves -Asking better questions of yourself and others -Empathy -The one thing we would individually recommend if there was only one thing we could recommend So so so much more! Ps here is the link to the video Sarah mentions regarding The Ladder Of Inference- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9nFhs5W8o8 You can find out more about Sarah (and I really recommend you do!) through her website www.sarahbroscombe.com or connect with her through LinkedIn by searching her name. As always let us know what you think and heres to many more episodes!
The show must go on! This edition of the podcast is brought to you by two quite ill hosts! So we thought it apt to discuss what to do when ill and then covered how to conquer fear when it comes to starting a training, health or indeed any goal in life! Thank you for listening and we shall see you next time!
We are back! This time we discuss; -Why it is time to bring back calorie tracking and why people are bad mouthing it. -Why sleep is so damn important for weight loss, performance and generally staying alive! -Why it is harder (but by no means impossible) to lose weight as a female. -The Fat Gene and why it isn't new news. ...and so so much more, as always please feel free to send any questions, comments or guest ideas to either our emails or social accounts below! Email- Liam.cowley@pro-fitpt.co.uk James.johnson@pro-fitpt.co.uk Instagram- @_jimatthegym_ @liamcowley_nutrition Facebook- Jim at the gym - online coach Liam Cowley- Nutrition and Health Coach
In this episode we go deep on mindset and taking action, in the words of Nike 'Just DO IT!' With many personal experiences and anecdotes we share strategies on how to; -get started with something new -start being healthy without the hassle of friends/family -create a 'side hustle' As always let us know what you think and fire any questions our way. Want to get in touch? Email- Liam.cowley@pro-fitpt.co.uk James.johnson@pro-fitpt.co.uk Instagram- @_jimatthegym_ @liamcowley_nutrition Facebook- Jim at the gym - online coach Liam Cowley- Nutrition and Health Coach
We are back with @_jimatthegym_ (Instagram) again! This time we talkwho is Jim? Mental Health, Liam’s beef with ‘Diet’ (pun intended) Injuries and how to mentally cope and so much more! Let us know if you like these and feel free to get in touch with any questions either through social media or the emails below- Liam.cowley@pro-fitpt.co.uk James.johnson@pro-fitpt.co.uk thank you for listening!
In this episode we got very caffeinated and started on the New Years resolutions and then it went off in all different tangents!
Happy new year everyone! I hope you have had a great festive period, now it’s time to get back to work! How on earth am I going to justify cookies being a superfood? Have a listen and find out!
I see people doing exactly the same thing day in day out, here I explain why that may not be a good idea!
Coming back from my Powerlifting Comp I am looking to trim some weight! Here’s how it’s going to look!
Clearing up the confusion surrounding artificial sweeteners, they are not as bad as you think!
I’m super excited to be able to create audio content, stand by for some top class nutrition tips, tricks and plans!